COLOMBIA

Trip Details:

Total cost: $2,200

Cost includes: airfare, tourist visa, ground transportation, housing, food, insurance.

Must have a valid US passport for traveling outside the country (expiration date 6+ months after travel)

Application below must be complete and submitted to the Arizona Ministry Network.

First Deposit (non-refundable) of $200 is due March 24, 2025

Payment Schedule:

March 24, 2025: $200 DEPOSIT DUE

April 14, 2025: $500 ($700 total)

May 5, 2025: $500 ($1,200 total)

June 2, 2025: $1,000 FINAL PAYMENT DUE ($2,200 total)

Activities Including But Not Limited To:

Serving in local communities, schools, and churches through conversational evangelism, dramas, music, and skits.

Sharing testimonies and bringing leadership in church settings and public community settings.

Driving, hiking, and touring the landscape and culture of Colombia.

First-hand experience with Speed the Light equipment purchased by Assemblies of God students.

Games, sports activities for ministry.

The purpose of this trip is four-fold:

1. Exposure to the Latin American context and Colombian culture

2. Experience God’s heart for Colombia and Latin America

3. Serving the vision of the national church and career missionaries for the development of the people in the communities.

4. Praying together with AZAG & AGWM leadership, capturing memories, and sharing stories of missional impact upon returning home.

Latin America is well known for high levels of poverty, but also home to vibrant centers of entrepreneurship and efforts to raise up the impoverished. It’s ‘now or never’ in reaching the next generation of Latin America for Jesus. Our hosts will be career missionaries Brian and Raquel Correia. This lush and strategic region is even more rich with Kingdom possibilities.

As the National Directors of Convoy of Hope in Colombia, the Correias have dedicated their lives to serving the local community, and we are honored to support their efforts. Our team will travel to the vibrant city of Popayan, where we will dive into a variety of ministry projects, including kids' ministry, light construction initiatives such as cleaning and painting, food distribution programs, evangelism outreach, and many other exciting opportunities to serve and make a difference.
 
Whether you're a seasoned believer or just starting on your faith journey, this trip promises to be a life-changing experience that will challenge you and leave a lasting impact on the community in Colombia.

Is Colombia Safe?

Yes. Colombia is not what we see in the movies. Most of Colombia lives at peace and is unaffected by rebel groups or drug traffickers. There are still isolated areas of concern, but they are easy to avoid because they have a reputation for illegal activity. The police and military have frequent checkpoints that help make many regions safe. 

What is the weather like?

Beautiful. Colombia’s weather is entirely based on the Andes Mountains. Popayan is at 5,800 ft, making the average temperature around 80 degrees. But it can be hotter or cooler (especially at night). The lower the altitude, the hotter it can get. Just 500ft lower can make a difference. The equator passes through Colombia, which makes the sun very strong. 

What are the churches like?

Many of the region's churches are smaller than the US, with less than 50 members. They tend to be more traditional than churches in the US in terms of their members' conduct, dress, and style of worship and preaching. As you prepare to minister, consider being more humble in how you present yourself and your ministry. Regardless, the churches will receive you with lots of love and will be overwhelmed with joy that you are there with them. 

Where will we be staying?

You will be staying in a normal American-standard hotel. Unless we travel to more remote regions (which will be discussed in the planning of your trip), your accommodations should not feel very different.

What is the food like in Colombia?

Delicious. Lunch is the main meal in Colombia, which means we will eat a full breakfast, a large lunch, and a small dinner. Lunch is typically a bowl of soup and then a plate of food, normally having protein, rice, salad, beans, and fruit. You should not encounter situations where you are eating extremely foreign foods. However, you are expected to finish your plate, especially when the local church prepares a meal. 

General Itinerary

July 8: Travel Day From Phoenix

July 9: Orientation with the Correias

July 10 - 14: Ministry Days in Popoyan

July 15: Tourism Day

July 16: Travel Home to Phoenix

Packing List (Downloadable PDF)